Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to hold Surrender of Clarksville event on February 18th
February 12, 2023
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host a living history event on Saturday, February 18th, from 10:00am to 3:00pm to commemorate the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862.
The surrender of Clarksville was a significant event in Civil War history, opening the South to Union forces and the capture of Nashville. Uniformed soldiers will provide living history and cannon-firing demonstrations. Visitors are invited to tour the permanent exhibit and view the film, “Crossroads of Change.”
”The surrender event is one of the biggest and oldest annual events at Fort Defiance,” said Roxanne Jenkins, Associate Historical Interpreter At Fort Defiance. “There will be something for everyone to enjoy. The movie “Crossroads of Change” provides the unique perspective of an eye witness account to this time in the city’s history.
Flintlock musket firing demonstration at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Surrender of Clarksville event to be held at Fort Defiance
February 11, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will be hosting a living history event from 10:00am to 3:00pm to commemorate the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862.
The surrender of Clarksville was a significant event in Civil War history, opening the South to Union forces and the capture of Nashville. Uniformed soldiers will provide living history and cannon firing demonstrations. Visitors are invited to tour the permanent exhibit and view the film, “Crossroads of Change.”
Surrender of Clarksville to feature Uniformed Soldiers provide Living History and Cannon Firing Demonstrations at Fort Defiance.
Fort Defiance announces living history events
February 2, 2019
Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of events. Festivities are free of charge and diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured historic sites.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center Events offer a Free look into Clarksville’s past.
Fort Defiance announces living history events
February 10, 2018
Clarksville’s Civil War story meshes with Black History Month
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of events.
Festivities are free of charge and diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured historic sites.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 155th Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
February 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history event to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862 from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, February 25th, 2017.
Visitors can see uniformed Civil War re-enactors from Porter’s Battery who will provide living history and canon firing demonstrations.
155th Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville event to be held at Fort Defiance, February 25th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 24th, 2016
January 24, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Spring Adult Softball Leagues Registration, Queen City Road Race T-shirt contest for kids, Free Silver Social to celebrate Mardi Gras, and 154th Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 154th Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 154th Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
January 14, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history event to commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville on Saturday, February 6th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Centern
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 10th, 2016
January 10, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Spring Adult Leagues Meeting, B-cycle is coming to Clarksville, and 154th anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville.
Bicycle Share Program “B-Cycle” will be available soon at Clarksville’s Liberty park and McGregor Park.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center’s Surrender of Clarksville event has been cancelled
February 19, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center’s living history event to commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville has been cancelled.
The event, originally scheduled for Saturday, February 21st at 10:00am will not be rescheduled.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 15th, 2015
February 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: 50K Tree Day, 153rd Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville, Fly Fishing program for youth and teens and Winter Gym.
